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It’s cold outside and nobody likes driving in the snow, but the winter also gives us moments to cherish. Northeast Ohio Parent Dad blogger Jason Lea shares some of his favorite things about the coldest season. ...

Northeast Ohio Blogger, life coach, Michelle Dickstein shares her experience of helping her kids learn the lessons of the meaning of money and working towards goals. ...

Lights For Kids founder Olivia Messina of Solon hopes to make things a little better for children during a hospital stay. The nonprofit seeks to create a comfortable experience through donations such as string lights for kids to decorate their rooms or other joy-bringing items used by child life specialists, which help distract children from the pain of medical procedures.  ...

It’s common for kids to experience fears. So, how can parents help their children navigate those fears? Dr. Sarah Adams from Akron Children’s Hospital provides some tips. ...

Northeast Ohio Parent Editor Angela Gartner reflects on the holiday season and what she's looking forward to in 2023. ...

Looking for last minute gifts? Here's 50 ideas for babies, kids, tween, teens and even you, parents! ...

Hanukkah begins on December 18 through December 26. Families can add these festive ideas to their list of ways to commemorate the Chanukah season. ...

Join the Cleveland Public Library’s Cleveland READS! The goal of the city-wide reading campaign is to get Clevelanders to read 1 million books and/or minutes in 2023. To help you prepare for the reading campaign, the library recommends a few books for your family to cozy up to this holiday season. ...

It’s that time of year — the season of food, festivities and fun. Enjoy these treats for whatever holiday you celebrate and allow your kids to participate in these creations. ...

Sensory play engages your child’s senses — touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste, while helping to develop motor skills, encouraging experimentation and problem solving and can even help your child calm down if they’re feeling over stimulated. Here are a few sensory-friendly gift ideas for children.  ...